Seminar
Library
The Department of Persian has some rare Iranian books
and Encyclopedias (like Iranica, Britanica) in its rich collection
on Persian Language and Literature. The Department also provides
facilities like micro-film reader, audio visual aid, computers and
internet to its students and researchers.
Centre For Iranian Studies
The Centre for Iranian Studies (Utaq-e- Iranshenasi)
has been established at the department. A room in the main building
has been renovated by the Cultural Centre (Khana e Farhang) of the
Islamic Republic of Iran in Lahore.
Research
In order to promote research culture in the
Department of Persian, various research groups have been formed,
which are as under:
Majlis-e-Sufi Tabassum
Majlis-e-Tehqeeq-o-Taleef-e-Farsihas undertaken
important research projects and has published a number of books on
Persian Language and Literature. These publications have research
value and have been appreciated by scholars from Pakistan and
abroad.
The Renowned Scholar Prof. Dr. Zahir Ahmad Siddiqi
(Distinguished Professor) wrote 07 books titled “Sama Wa Musiqi
Tassawuf Mein”, “Allah, Insan Aur Iblees”, “Tassawuf Har Insan Ki
Zarurat”, “Ilm-o-Ishq Aur Khawab-o-Kashaf-okaramat Sufiah”,
Akhlaq-o-Aadab-e-Sufia”, “Tassawur-e-Khuda” and “Iran Jaan-e-Pakistan”
in 2010. Three books of Prof. Dr. Zahir Ahmad Siddiqi titled “Nisf
Sadi Ka Qissa”, “Khanqa Nashini wa Khirqa Poshi-e-Sufiah” and Aaena-e-
Iran”.
Research Journal
The Department publishes its research journal
“Kawish” which is well received by research scholars in Pakistan as
well as abroad.
Academic Links
The Department of Persian has signed MOU's with the
following Universities and Institutions of Iran to conduct Research,
exchange information, library material and publications:
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University of Sistan and Balochistan, Zahidan,
Iran.
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Ferdowsi University of Mash'had, Iran.
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Kitab Khana, Mooza wa Markaz-e-Asnad
Majlis-e-Shooraiey Islami Tehran, Iran.
Students and faculty exchange programmes have also
been launched with these universities and institutions.
Future Prospects
Qualified students of Persian have a number of career
openings. They can join the teaching profession and also work at
cultural centres. They can join the Civil and Provincial Services.
Electronic and print media also offers vistas to our graduates.
Academic Programmes
The department of Persian offers following
programmes:
|
Name |
Designation |
Area of Interest |
|
Prof.
Dr.
Muhammad Iqbal Shahid,
PhD (Tehran), Post-Doc (SOAS, UK) |
Chairperson/Professor |
Persian, Language, Literature,
Sufism and Pictography of Iran and Sub Continent and Central
Asian Cultural, Social and literary relations |
|
Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Saqib,
PhD (Tehran) |
Assistant Professor |
Modern Persian Literature,
Iqbaliyat |
|
Dr.
Tahira Yasmin,
PhD (GCUL) |
Assistant Professor |
Modern Persian Literature |
|
Babar
Naseem Assi,
MPhil (GCUL) |
Assistant Professor |
Classical Poetry |
|
Rizwana Khaliq,
MPhil (GCUL) |
Lecturer |
|
|
Dr. Aqsa Sajid,
PhD (PU) |
Lecturer |
|
|
Dr. Mazhar Mehmood Shairani,
PhD (PU) |
Research Supervisor |
|
|
Dr. Muhammad Sarwar,
PhD (PU) |
Research Supervisor |
|
|
Distinguished Professor |
|
Prof.
Zahir Ahmad Siddiqui,
PhD (PU) |
